Date archive: September 2012
All About Bonsai
Bonsai is an ancient Chinese horticultural art form, adopted by the Japanese and popularized in the western world about a hundred years ago. Bonsai is a Japanese word which means, “planted in a container.” Here are some interesting facts about Bonsai: Bonsai as a horticultural art form started in China about 2000 years ago. Originally…
The Benefits of Having Trees [Infographic]
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We all know that trees are the lifeblood of our ecosystem. Without enough trees the very existence of human beings and other animals would be at stake. But did you also know that: One tree can meet the oxygen requirements of 20 people for one year. A healthy tree can provide as much cooling as…